Project Manager – Maine & New Hampshire (Hybrid/Remote)

About the role

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our expanding environmental permitting and project development practice in Maine, New Hampshire, and the broader New England region. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing environmental permitting efforts for utility, renewable energy, transmission, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for utility, renewable energy, transmission, and infrastructure projects.
• Lead permitting efforts in Maine and New Hampshire, coordinating with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support routing, siting, and environmental review activities for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct environmental due diligence and feasibility evaluations.
• Coordinate with agencies including: Maine DEP, NHSEC, NHDES, USACE, USFWS, municipal boards, and local regulatory agencies.
• Represent clients during agency meetings, stakeholder meetings, and regulatory negotiations.
• Support federal, state, and local permitting strategies.
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, and environmental documentation.
• Support development of NEPA documentation, HCPs, mitigation plans, environmental assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Provide quality assurance and technical review of permitting deliverables.
• Support environmental compliance activities associated with project development.
• Support proposal preparation, work scopes, cost estimates, and project pursuits.
• Develop and maintain strong client and agency relationships.
• Attend conferences, industry events, and networking activities.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the New England region.
• Demonstrate leadership in project execution, client service, and team development.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Natural Resources, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience managing environmental permitting and project development efforts.
• Experience supporting public, government, utility, and commercial projects.
• Strong technical leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maine Experience: NRPA, SLODA, Maine Construction General Permit, Maine Historic Preservation Commission, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Maine Natural Areas Program, New Hampshire Experience: NHSEC, NHDES, NH Division of Historical Resources, NH Division of Forests and Lands / Natural Heritage Bureau, NH Fish & Game Department.
• Additional preferred experience: Maine and New Hampshire CPCN approval processes, utility, transmission, renewable energy, natural gas, and infrastructure permitting, USACE Section 404, 401, and Section 10 permitting, ESA consultation and permitting, USFWS coordination and consultation, Clean Water Act permitting and compliance, wetland, wildlife, habitat, and natural resource assessments, technical report review and quality assurance, scope development, budgeting, pricing, and proposal preparation.